City of El Paso offers free rides for at-risk groups to COVID-19 vaccination sites

Seniors, people with disabilities and anyone living with transportation insecurity in El Paso County can get a free ride to a COVID-19 vaccination site, city officials announced Tuesday.

The city of El Paso's partnership with Project Amistad, a nonprofit that serves elderly, people with disabilities and at-risk communities, will be able to take participants to any vaccination site in the city.

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The city requests those who want to arrange a pick-up time to call 915-212-6843 at least 24 hours in advance of their appointment.

The city is able to register and vaccinate at any city vaccination site.

Walk-up clinics are available:

8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday at the El Paso Convention Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday at 220 S. Stanton St., 9341 Alameda Ave. and 7380 Remcon Circle

For those that have received their first-dose and are still waiting to receive their second shot, city officials say to schedule an appointment by calling 915-212-6843.

Regardless of vaccination status, public health officials continue to recommend community members keep wearing face masks, physically distancing from others and washing hands frequently.

Anthony Jackson may be reached at ADJackson@elpasotimes.com and @TonyAnjackson on Twitter.

This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: City of El Paso offers free rides for at-risk groups to COVID-19 vaccination sites

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